Japan Castle Atlas

Koide Yoshifusa

小出吉英

Early Edo-period lord of Izushi. In 1604 he moved the castle down to the foot of Mt. Ariko, building Izushi Castle and laying out its grid-plan castle town.

Years: 1587–1666

Historical record

Story

He moved the castle from the summit to the foot of the mountain, dug inner and outer moats, and placed temples at the town's entrances. He later ruled Kishiwada in Izumi for a time, and after returning to Izushi he restored Sukyoji temple and surveyed the domain's land, building a firm base for the domain, according to the local tourism association.

Connected castles

The Tojo Bridge and Tojo Gate at the Izushi Castle ruins, both rebuilt in 1994. A corner turret stands on the stone wall behind them.

In-depth article

Toyooka, Hyogo

Izushi Castle

出石城

A Sengoku-era castle on the summit and an Edo-period castle at its foot, joined by a single ridge.

Next 100 Fine Castles No. 162CastleHilltop

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built Izushi Castle and its townRecord source: article

The Tojo Bridge and Tojo Gate at the Izushi Castle ruins, both rebuilt in 1994. A corner turret stands on the stone wall behind them.

In-depth article

Toyooka, Hyogo

Izushi Castle

出石城

A Sengoku-era castle on the summit and an Edo-period castle at its foot, joined by a single ridge.

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BuiltRecord source: wikipedia

Uozumi Castle

Basic information

Akashi, Hyogo

Uozumi Castle

魚住城

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BuiltRecord source: wikipedia

Sources

1
出石の人物(但馬國出石観光協会)Checked: 2026-10-03
2
小出吉英(補助資料・Wikipedia日本語版)Checked: 2026-10-03